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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs

Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS40
Samsung WB250F
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS35 was introduced 13 months later than the WB250F making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the ZS35 matches up versus the WB250F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Samsung WB250F

 ZS35 WB250F 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Panasonic ZS35

 WB250F ZS35 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB250F

 ZS35 WB250F 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS35 and the WB250F.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and WB250F is 89 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS35 and WB250F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS35 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern ZS35 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
68
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (305g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB250F Sports photography highlights
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
52
incredible zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than average in class (305 grams)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (226g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (432mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB250F Landscape photography advice
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB250F as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (305g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS35 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS35 and Samsung WB250F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35Samsung WB250F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 Samsung WB250F
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ55 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 21 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305g (0.67 pounds) 226g (0.50 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $300 $250